SCONRES 20 · 111th Congress · Congress

A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

Introduced 2009-04-28· Sponsored by Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]· Senate

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4829)(2009-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to these great Americans.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]NC